Blocks and Blossoms

By Alex Lim

In this mixed-media piece, the artist reimagines Singapore’s heartlands as a dreamy Eden, where HDB blocks rise amid lush, exuberant flora and fauna. Acrylics, glitter, mirrors, and thick impasto clouds come together to create a jubilant celebration of everyday life. A flying egret soars above rainbow-hued buildings, while striped leaves and playful birds bring the scene below to life. The artist captures the quiet magic of urban living, where nature and community harmoniously coexist and thrive together.

About

Working under the moniker “The Unskilled Boy,” Alex Lim, an artist with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD),  transforms everyday observations into vibrant, detail-rich compositions. His artistic journey spans multiple mediums and styles, from abstract to pop art, reaching a milestone in 2024 with his 500th painting. Through exhibitions in Singapore, Korea, and soon Barcelona, he shares his unique vision of the world — one where ordinary subjects are playfully reconstructed through intricate arrangements of shapes and colours, each piece reflecting his authentic creative voice. 

SKU: ALEX-001

Medium: Mixed Media

Dimensions (WxH): 51cm x 51cm